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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Telangana on the Statehood Day; extends wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people of Telangana, on the Statehood Day. The Prime Minister also extended his wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh.
"On their Statehood Day, my best wishes to the people of Telangana. May the dreams and aspirations of the people of the state be fulfilled in the years to come.
Greetings to my sisters and brothers of Andhra Pradesh. I pray for the good health and prosperity of the people of the state", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Committee Constituted to Prepare Draft Ganga Act Submits its Report Uma Bharti Calls it a Historic Day
The committee constituted to prepare draft Ganga Act submitted its report to the Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti in New Delhi today. Receiving the report the Minister called it a “historic day” and said that “I am very much excited to receive this report”. The Minister said that Modi Government will soon make this Act after due consultations with all stakeholders. She directed the Secretary of her Ministry to constitute a high level committee to go through the report and submit its report at the earliest. The Minister expressed the hope that sufficient provisions have been made in the draft report keeping in view the uninterrupted and clean flow of river Ganga.
The Chairman of the committee Justice Shri Girdhar Malviya  said that it was a big challenge for them but they could meet it successfully. He thanked the officials of Union Water Resources Ministry and National Mission for Clean Ganga for their cooperation to the committee.
The committee recognized the enormous challenges being faced to maintain the wholesomeness  of National River Ganga perpetuated due to over stressed water demand from agricultural, domestic and industrial sectors, on one hand and realized pressure on account of sustaining the religious faith, historical and social belief on other hand. The challenges become more complex with no possible increase in availability of water in river course in comparison to the increasing demands but on the contrary apprehension of decreasing flow owing to climate change affects.
The draft Act addresses the critical issues pertaining to National River Gaga on its Cleanliness  and uninterrupted e-flow  and provides corresponding provisions thereof. The committee has adopted certain stricter provision to increase accountability and responsibility for use of resources made available by National River Ganga. The option and provision made in suggestive bills available with National Mission for Clean Ganga  were also considered and discussed by the committee.
The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation constituted this committee in July last year to prepare draft Ganga Act. Justice Shri Girdhar Malviya  was the Chairman of the committee. Other members were: Shri V.K.Bhasin, Ex-Secretary, Legislative Department, Govt. of India, Prof. A.K. Gosain, IIT Delhi and Prof. Nayan Sharma, IIT Roorkee. Shri Sundeep, Director, National Mission for Clean Ganga was the Member Secretary.
79 year old Justice Malviya who is Chairman of Ganga Mahasabha is associated with Ganga conservation movement. The Mahasabha was founded by his grandfather and founder of BHU Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds crossing of 10 billion UPI transactions in August 23
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today hailed the crossing of 10 billion UPI transactions in August 2023.
In reply to an post by NPCI, the Prime Minister posted on X
"This is exceptional news! It is a testament to the people of India embracing digital progress and a tribute to their skills. May this trend continue in the times to come."
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Maulana Azad National Fellowship
The Ministry of Minority Affairs implements the Maulana Azad National Fellowship  Scheme for educational empowerment of students belonging to six notified minority communities i.e. Sikh, Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Zoroastrian  who pursue regular and full time M. Phil and Ph.D courses. 1251 fellowships were awarded under the Scheme during the academic year 2019-20 and 607 fellowships have so far been awarded during the academic year 2020-21 . The MANF scheme, inter-alia, stipulates that in case sufficient candidates, who have already secured admission are not available, candidates who have not yet secured admission will also be selected in the order of merit in the NET examination, conducted for the year, and the validity period of the offer is three years w.e.f. the date of issue of the JRF Award letter under the scheme. The State/UT-wise details of fellowships sanctioned for the years 2019-20 and 2020-21 is annexed. There is no Transgender beneficiary under ‘Maulana Azad National Fellowship Scheme’ for the academic years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
The Data Reporting System of the University Grants Commission , which implements MANF Scheme for the Ministry of Minority Affairs, does not collate data of the beneficiaries who have completed their PhD and/or MPhil programme under the Scheme.
Annexure
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The details of State/UT-wise fellowships sanctioned during the last two years i.e. 2019-20 and 2020-21 under Maulana Azad Fellowship Scheme
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States/UTs
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Total
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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7
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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7
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ASSAM
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53
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BIHAR
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44
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CHANDIGARH 
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6
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CHHATTISGARH
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4
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DELHI
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130
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GOA
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2
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GUJARAT
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19
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HARYANA
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26
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HIMACHAL PRADESH
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11
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JAMMU & KASHMIR
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358
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JHARKHAND
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18
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KARNATAKA
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26
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KERALA
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230
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LADAKH
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7
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MADHYA PRADESH
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26
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MAHARASHTRA
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70
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MANIPUR
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20
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MEGHALAYA
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12
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MIZORAM
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5
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NAGALAND
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8
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ODISHA
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5
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PUDUCHERRY 
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4
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PUNJAB
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114
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RAJASTHAN
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48
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SIKKIM
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10
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TAMIL NADU
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26
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TELANGANA
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14
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TRIPURA
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2
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UTTAR PRADESH
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343
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UTTARAKHAND
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17
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WEST BENGAL
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186
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Grand Total
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1858Provisional data; the NTA examination for December, 2020 is yet to be conducted.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Inviting Anyone and Everyone: Launching #NotJustIFFIMemeContest
#IFFIWood, 21 November 2022
It is said that the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear content with hearing. Yes, we are celebrating IFFI, but we are just not satisfied with what we see, with what we hear. We mean, we do get to hear and see the good, the great and the beautiful, but we are not satisfied. Our spirit is not filled. Our quest for infinite cinematic inspiration is not satiated.
Yes, Yeh Dil Maange More Memes! More Creative Content. More people talking about the beauty of the films being presented not just at IFFI, but other films too. More of us getting more inspired by the dreams, struggles and aspirations of the filmmakers who are being honoured at the 53rd edition of IFFI. Many more of us sharing nuggets of surprise, excitement, delight, insights and above all inspiration which we get from IFFI, well, not just from IFFI.
So here we are. We at PIB – the PIB IFFI Cast and Crew – are hereby launching a meme contest we call #NotJustIFFIMemeContest.
Here are not just the rules:
- There is only one rule: Tap into your infinite latent creative potential. Everyone is and can be creative. Publish a great meme or a series of great memes, or a series of series of great memes, which makes people laugh, jump, fly, hug each other, forget their troubles and above all fall in love with films and with life all over again.
- We repeat Rule 1. The memes should make people fall in love with films. And with life. All over again.
- Publish your memes on social media. Do not just use the hashtag #NotJustIFFIMemes, i.e., use the hashtag, but do not just use the hashtag, share your great and inspiring memes using this hashtag.
- Not all memes need be great. Experimentation is key to creativity. Don’t be afraid to be laughed at .
- There is no end-date for the contest. We will award prizes to those meme creators who come up with memes which we find inspiring enough to be rewarded with not just our gratitude, but also our appreciation and rewards.
- There is no fixed number of winners. We will award as many people whom we are able to, who come up with great memes which we find to be inspiring enough.
- What will be the prizes? We will give away prizes which inspire you to fall or rather rise further in your love for films and for life, so that …you keep creating these memes and sharing your love for films and for IFFI, whether or not you win the contest or not!
So, don’t wait any more. Begin to think now! We can’t wait to see the memes you would be creating. Begin. Now. Now!
Ministry of Defence
Press Statement
As was stated during the Joint Press Conference on 28 Feb 19, the Indian Navy remains deployed as necessary to protect National Maritime Interests.
Over the past several days, we have witnessed Pakistan indulging in false propaganda and spread of misinformation. The Indian Navy does not take cognizance of such propaganda. Our deployments remain undeterred.
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MOU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Seychelles regarding Indian Grant Assistance for Implementation of Small Development Projects through Local Bodies, Educational and Vocational Institutions
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Shri M.J. Akbar, Minister of State for External Affairs
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Ms. Pamela Charlette, Minister for Habitat Infrastructure and Land Transport
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Twinning Agreement on the Establishment of Friendship and Cooperation between the Corporation of the City of Panaji  and the City of Victoria of the Republic of Seychelles
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Shri M.J. Akbar, Minister of State for External Affairs
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Ms. Pamela Charlette, Minister for Habitat Infrastructure and Land Transport
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MOU between the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team , Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Republic of India and the Department of Information Communications Technology of the Republic of Seychelles on Cooperation in the area of Cyber Security
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Shri M.J. Akbar, Minister of State for External Affairs
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Mr. Charles Bastienne, Minister for Fisheries and Agriculture
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4
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Cultural Exchange Programme between the Governmepnt of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Seychelles for the years 2018-2022
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Shri M.J. Akbar, Minister of State for External Affairs
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Ms. Pamela Charlette, Minister for Habitat Infrastructure and Land Transport
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Technical Agreement on Sharing White Shipping Information between the Indian Navy and the National Information Sharing and Coordination Center of the Republic of Seychelles
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Shri M.J. Akbar, Minister of State for External Affairs
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Mr. Charles Bastienne, Minister for Fisheries and Agriculture
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6
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MOU between the Foreign Service Institute of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India and the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles
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Shri J.S. Mukul, Dean, Foreign Service Institute
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Amb. Barry Faure, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Defence
INS TABAR reaches stockholm, Sweden
Mumbai, 31 July 2021
After participating in the 325th Russian Navy Day at St Petersburg INS Tabar arrived at Stockholm, Sweden on 29 Jul for a three day goodwill visit.
During the stay in Stockholm the ship’s crew will participate in various bilateral professional interactions with the Swedish Navy and also undertake a Maritime Partnership Exercise at sea with the Swedish Navy on departure from Stockholm.PIB Mumbai  / Jaydevi PS/D.Rane
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Ministry of Defence
Africa- India Field Training Exercise-2019
As part of the inaugural Africa-India Field Training Exercise , AFINDEX-19 which commenced on 18 March 2019 at Pune, a number of activities in planning and conduct of Humanitarian Mine Assistance has been undertaken by all 18 participating nations. The activities includes demonstrations and training on establishing & functioning of Mine Action Center, identification and survey of contaminated areas, mechanical and manual demining, disposal of improvised explosives devices and air causality disposal.
The exercise is focusing on exchange of best practices amongst the participating nations, team building and tactical level operations in conduct of Humanitarian Mine Assistance and Peace Keeping operations based on the guidelines issued by the United Nations. 17 African nations i.e. Benin, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, three observers African nations i.e. Rwanda, Congo and Madagascar alongwith India are participating in the inaugural Africa-India Field Training Exercise.
AFINDEX-19 will go a long way in further cementing relationship amongst the nations and will act as a catalyst in bringing synergy and cooperation while undertaking such operations under the United Nations mandate.
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Ministry of Finance
Safety of Cash Vending Machines
RBI has directed all the banks in the country to take steps for ensuring safety of the cash vending machines of their banks. The Reserve Bank of India  has informed that in order to mitigate risks involved in open cash replenishment/ top-up in ATMs, instructions were issued by RBI to all banks, vide RBI’s Circular dated 12.04.2018 regarding usage of lockable cassettes in the ATMs of banks, which shall be swapped at the time of cash replenishment.
RBI has informed that the number of instances of burglary, dacoity, robbery and theft in ATMs, as reported by banks and financial institutions to RBI, were 303 in 2017-18 and 515 in 2018-19. The amount involved was Rs. 11.22 crores and Rs. 25.47 crores respectively. The State-wise details are at Annex.
In order to mitigate risks in ATM operations and enhance their security, the following instructions were issued by RBI to all banks vide RBI’s Circular dated 14.06.2019:
- All ATMs shall be operated for cash replenishment only with digital One Time Combination  locks.
-  All ATMs shall be grouted to a structure , except for ATMs installed in highly secured premises such as airports, etc. which have adequate CCTV coverage and are guarded by state / central security personnel.
- Banks to consider rolling out a comprehensive e-surveillance mechanism at the ATMs to ensure timely alerts and quick response.
This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
TWO SER BODY BUILDERS BAG GOLD & SILVER MEDALS IN WORLD BODY BUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP AS WELL AS ASIAN BODY BUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP 2019-20
Kolkata, December 10th, 2019.
Sri N Sarbo Singh and Shri Kundan Kumar Gope of South Eastern Railway won the Silver Medal in 80 Kg category and secured 4th position in 55 Kg category in the World Body Building Championship, 2019-20, held at South Korea from November 5 to 11, 2019.
They have also participated and emerged champions in the Asian Body Building Championship 2019-20 held at Indonesia from September 27 to October 3, 2019. Sri N Sarbo Singh won Gold Medal in the 80 Kg category while Sri Kundan Kumar Gope won Gold Medal in the 55 Kg category.
Sri Sanjay Kumar Mohanty, General Manager, SER felicitated Sri N Sarbo Singh and Sri Kundan Kumar Gope for their victorious achievement and encouraged them to do better in the forthcoming National & International Events. Sri J K Saha, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, SER & President, SER Sports Association was also present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy’s FoC of Western Fleet calls on US Fleet Commander at Bahrain
:Mumbai, August 18, 2021
On the last day of the visit of Indian Navy to Bahrain, the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet , Rear Adm Ajay Kochhar called on the Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command , U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces , Vice Adm Charles B. Cooper II, at the headquarters of the U.S. 5th Fleet.
The NAVCENT acknowledged Indian Navy as a significant and prominent force in the Indian Ocean Region. He also showed keenness in aircraft carrier operations of the two navies with interaction at working level. While the FOCWF conveyed his appreciation for cooperative evolutions like fuelling as part of Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement  , the NAVCENT expressed that Indian Navy forming a part of CMF will bolster their operations in the area.
PIB Headquarters
Supervisory Level Training held on 7th Economic Census for Tamil Nadu
A Supervisory Level 2 training on 7th Economic Census for Tamil Nadu has been organized today at Chennai. About 170 Officers from NSO, DES, Government of Tamil Nadu and Department of Industries & Commerce participated in the meeting. Dr. S Durai Raju, Deputy Director General, NSO inaugurated the Training conference and stressed the need of quality data for policy intervention and the significant role of Supervising Officers.
The participants  were trained on the key concepts and definitions, processes, digital platform and application to be used for the enumeration  in the field. The State Level Training of Trainers  was held on 11th June, 2019 in Chennai. Today, the Regional Level - Supervisory Level 2 detailed Training to the officers of National Statistical Office  ), Government of India, Department of Economics and Statistics  and District Industries Centre , Government of Tamil Nadu.
The Economic Census provides disaggregated information on various operational and structural variables of all establishments of the country.
Six Economic Censuses,  have been conducted by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation till date.
Ministry of Tourism
Union Minister of State  for Tourism & Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually inaugurates “Tourist Facilitation Centre” facility at Guruvayur, Kerala under PRASHAD Scheme today
PRASHAD scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 for integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations
Union Minister of State  for Tourism & Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the “Tourist Facilitation Centre” facility constructed under the project “Development of Guruvayur, Kerala” under PRASHAD Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism through Virtual Platform today. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Sh. V. Muraleedharan, and Minister for Co-operation, Tourism and Devaswoms, State Government of Kerala Sh. Kadakampally Surendran also graced the occasion.
The Union Minister praised the state government for the optimum use of the funds released by the Government of India for creating the facilities of international standards. He further, assured the state government for every cooperation and support required from the Ministry of Tourism under tourism sector.
The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’  launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations. The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points , last mile connectivity, basic tourism facilities like Information/ Interpretation Centers, ATM/ Money exchange, eco-friendly modes of transport, area Lighting and illumination with renewable sources of energy, parking, drinking water, toilets, cloak room, waiting rooms, first aid centers, craft bazars /haats/ souvenir shops/ cafeteria, rain shelters, Telecom facilities, internet connectivity etc. The project for “Development of Guruvayur” under the scheme was approved by the Ministry of Tourism with the cost or Rs. 45.36 crores in March 2017. The component viz. ‘Tourist Facilitation Centre’ has been successfully completed with the cost of Rs. 11.57 Crores. Other components of the projects are the CCTV Network Infrastructure, Tourist Amenities Centre and Multi Level Car Parking. The CCTV Network has already been completed.
Ministry of Tourism
India to host Shanghai Cooperation Organisation  Tourism Ministers’ Meeting  on 17th -18th March 2023 in Kashi
Tourism Joint Action Plan to be adopted at Tourism Ministers’ Meeting on 17th March 2023.
India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation  Tourism Ministers’ Meeting  on 17th -18th March 2023 in Kashi , which has been designated as the first cultural capital of the SCO. India is the current chair of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation .
During TMM, Tourism Joint Action Plan on the Development of Cooperation in Tourism among SCO member countries would be adopted. The TMM will be preceded by 2nd Tourism Expert Working Group Meeting on 14th -15th March 2023 which will discuss and finalize Tourism Joint Action before being adopted at the SCO Tourism Ministers’ meet on 17th March 2023.
The Joint Action Plan to be discussed during the 2nd EWG meeting will include actions relating to Promotion of the SCO tourism brand, Promotion of the cultural heritage of the SCO Member States in tourism, Sharing and Exchange of information and digital technology in tourism, promoting of mutual cooperation in medical and health tourism., Improving the quality of services. The Joint Action Plan will be adopted during the meeting of SCO Tourism Ministers on 17th March 2023 in Kashi.
India has assumed the SCO  Chairship for 2023. As part of the tourism track activities under India’s chairship, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India planned various activities such as  SCO Tourism Mart during SATTE  from 9th-11th February 2023  SCO Expert Level Tourism Working Group Meeting and SCO Tourism Minister’s Meeting in Kashi  from 13-18th March 2023 and  SCO Food Festival in Mumbai from 13-19 April 2023.
The eight member countries of SCO represent around 42% of the world population and 25% of the global GDP. There is an immense tourism potential in the region which can be promoted by increasing awareness about SCO countries. The total Cultural Heritage of the SCO member states, observers and partners include 207 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. To showcase this unique product of the region, SCO member countries have decided to designate one city  as tourism and cultural capital every year under rotating initiative. It is interesting to mention that “Kashi”  has been designated as the first cultural capital of the SCO under this initiative.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization  is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001. The SCO currently comprises of eight Member States , four Observer States interested in acceding to full membership  and six “Dialogue Partners” .